Sporticast

Scott and Eben discuss the bonanza that would follow if Deion Sanders took the Cowboys job. They also talk about UConn women’s basketball and the Chicago White Sox ownership latest. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Scott and Eben discuss a self-help book that jumped to the top of Amazon’s sales charts after it appeared on an NFL sideline. They also talk about a shocking arena deal in Philadelphia, a quiet investment in the White Sox, and a dream College Football Playoff matchup. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Scott and Eben talk about the debut telecast of TGL, the new team simulator golf league backed by Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy. They also talk about NFL betting favorites, Jerry Jones the actor, and NDSU’s FCS football dominance. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Scott and Eben discuss the combination of Fubo and Hulu+ Live TV services. They also talk about NWSL expansion, a controversial new DraftKings product, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Scott and Eben speak with sports media consultant and entrepreneur Chris Bevilacqua about the recent sale of his company to DraftKings, changes in sports media consumption, and his thoughts on how to fix college sports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Scott and Eben touch on a range of topics, including the College Football Playoff, the Netflix Christmas NFL games, and an interesting development in MLS’s development league. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Scott and Eben are joined by Steve Hogan, CEO of Florida Citrus Sports, to discuss the group’s two bowl games, and in particular, a viral moment at last year’s Pop-Tarts Bowl. They talk about how bowls make money, the fine line between gimmick and virality, and how the transfer portal is changing bowl economics. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Scott and Eben hit on a number of year-end items, including the college football bowl season, the looming WNBA labor fight, media innovation, and how athletes are spending their money. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Scott and Eben are joined by Kurt Badenhausen to discuss Sportico’s latest NBA valuations. They range from the Golden State Warriors at $9.14 billion to the Memphis Grizzlies at $3.06 billion. They talk about the business of the league, and how it compares to peers like the NFL and MLB. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Scott and Eben talk about a notable new investor in Unrivaled, the new 3x3 women’s basketball league. They also talk about Bill Belichick’s college turn, and the MLS’s Vancouver Whitecaps on the market. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Scott and Eben speak with Marc de Grandpré, president and GM of the New York Red Bulls, about his very busy last few weeks. The MLS club was runner-up for the league title, and shortly afterwards announced a new—and very unique--$100+ million stadium naming rights deal with Sports Illustrated Tickets. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Scott and Eben discuss Juan Soto’s new $765 million contract with the New York Mets, and what it means for billionaire Steve Cohen, the rest of the league, and future CBA talks. They also talk about the College Football Playoff. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Scott and Eben are joined by Kurt Badenhausen to discuss the highest paid female athletes in the world. They include Coco Gauff, Eileen Gu, Simone Biles and Caitlin Clark. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Scott and Eben discuss a potential major overhaul of Mexican soccer, with a notable new investor. They also talk about YouTube sensation MrBeast, protests by Premier League fans, and Marc Lasry dropping his pursuit of the North Carolina Courage. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Scott and Eben discuss Saquon Barkley’s departure from the New York Giants, his success in Philadelphia, and the great Hard Knocks footage that captured it all. They also talk about the Oregon Ducks video team’s cinematic recaps of their wins. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Scott and Eben discuss Sportico’s recent list of the 50 highest-paid coaches in the U.S. They also talk about Caitlin Clark’s NWSL interest, the UFL’s expansion, and a nostalgic piece of candy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Eben and Kurt speak with Katlyn Gao, League One Volleyball’s co-founder and CEO, about the group’s new $100 million funding raise, volleyball’s popularity, and why LOVB built a pro sports league by focusing first on youth clubs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Scott and Eben discuss Mike Tyson’s fight versus Jake Paul, and president-elect Donald Trump’s visit to the UFC event in New York City. They also talk about Northwestern’s new $850 million stadium project, and ESPN’s unique deal to license TNT’s popular “Inside the NBA” show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Scott and Eben discuss FanDuel offering 1,000-to-1 odds that the Cleveland Cavaliers finish the regular season 82-0, which reflects the gradual blending of oddsmaking and marketing. They also discuss the Sphere’s heavily operating losses, and another asset sale from Endeavor with an interesting twist. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Scott and Eben discuss the NFL’s international aims, which are growing quite quickly if commissioner Roger Goodell is to be believed. They also talk about the prize pool at the WTA Finals held in Riyadh, and an NFL player that’s part of a potato empire. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Scott and Eben discuss how a second Donald Trump presidency might impact the sports world, from golf to MMA, estate taxes and ticket prices. They also recap a recent sports investing conference in New York. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Eben and Jacob keep it light-hearted on Election Day as they discuss the changing nature of sports fandom, media consumption, and social media. They also talk about Club Sportico, their new sports business community. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sportico valuations expert Kurt Badenhausen joins the show to break down our recently updated NHL valuations. The average NHL franchise is now worth $1.8 billion, up 92% since 2021. As Kurt explains, a lot of that growth has come from Sun Belt teams that were once viewed as struggling properties but have since found a formula for sucess—and sellouts. We also discuss the role of the NHL's current salary cap on valuations, and whether we'd rather own the Boston Bruins or Boston Celtics going forward. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The four biggest North American teams sports leagues were in action Monday night in 2024's only "sports equinox." But Scott and Jacob Feldman wonder whether leagues would be better served moving their games so as not to compete with marquee events like the World Series and Monday Night Football. With the MLS considering moving to a fall-to-spring schedule and the WNBA season expanding, finding moments to own is more important than ever. They also discuss a must-watch Fall Classic, COSM's football coverage, and the celebrity influencers every team should be trying to host. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Scott and Eben sit with Chris McGowan, the Chief of Club Performance at MLS, to discuss the league’s commercial success, the impact of Lionel Messi, the MLS x Apple deal, and how he built his MLS unit from scratch. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Scott and Eben talk about the Yankees and Dodgers meeting in the World Series, a showdown of the sport’s two most valuable franchises and two of its biggest stars. They also talk about the WNBA Finals, some breaking news on the league’s labor front, and surprise LA28 venue news. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Scott and Eben discuss a trio of celebrities—Tracy McGrady, Vince Carter and Jozy Altidore—that are in talks to by into the Buffalo Bills. They also talk about Tom Brady’s Raiders deal, sports bettors haranguing doctors, and BOS Nation’s rough introduction. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Scott and Eben break down the WNBA finals, which includes a showdown of two All Stars who are also business partners in a new 3x3 women’s league. They also talk about Tom Brady nearing an equity stake in the Las Vegas Raiders, the MLB playoffs, and the looming Minnesota Twins sale Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Scott and Eben talk about MLB players that take out loans in the offseason. They also talk about cryptocurrency sponsorships, U.S. Soccer’s business, and Diddy’s sports philanthropy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Scott and Eben discuss the business impacts of an upset-heavy weekend in college football. They also talk about the MLB playoffs, a quiet start to the NHL season, and what may become the first private equity deal in the NFL. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Scott and Eben discuss a new energy around MLB playoffs this year. They also talk about Nike’s backtrack on its new MLB uniforms, the sale of CCM, NHL labor, and the Boston Bruins’ Jeremy Swayman problem. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Scott and Eben discuss the MLB playoffs, Oakland’s long goodbye for the Athletics, and the anniversary of a certain pop star’s relationship with the NFL. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Scott and Eben are joined by Sportico valuations guru Kurt Badenhausen to discuss his latest NWSL valuations. They range from Angel City at $250 million to the Chicago Red Stars at $53 million. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Scott and Eben speak with retired Lt. General Rich Clark, the new executive director of the College Football Playoff, about expanding to 12 teams, upheaval across college sports, and his time playing football at Air Force in the 1980s. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Scott and Eben discuss the consolidation of the major sports teams in Toronto. They also discuss a new NYCFC owner, one final ‘Woj Bomb,’ and waning interest for Deion Sanders’ college games. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Scott and Eben discuss a new charter arrangement for the NBA, which is reportedly nearing a 13-plane deal that will see its teams fly on aircrafts made specifically for athletes. They also talk about the Timberwolves arbitration process, and the UFC's event at the Sphere. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Scott and Eben debate their expectations for UFC 306 this weekend. It’s the first live sporting event to be held in the Sphere, Jim Dolan’s fancy new entertainment venue in Las Vegas. They also talk about the WNBA playoffs and a new coach for the U.S. men’s national soccer team. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Scott and Eben discuss the return of the NFL, which some record-breaking contracts, strong ratings and off-field drama. They also talk about the U.S. Open, and the latest in a legal settlement that could change college sports forever. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Scott and Eben break down the economics—and health concerns—of the natural grass vs. artificial turf debate, which splits the league in two. They also talk about the U.S. Open, where upsets have opened the door for Americans to take center-stage. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Scott and Eben are joined by Jacob Feldman to discuss Club Sportico, a new online sports business community. Club Sportico is a separate weekly newsletter, sent on Thursday afternoons, that covers the industry in a more fun and casual manner. There’s members-only Sporticast content planned, a weekly news quiz, online chatrooms, and more. You can sign up for Club Sportico here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Longtime NFL advisor Marc Ganis joins Scott and Eben to break down the NFL’s new private equity ownership rules. The world’s richest sports league is taking a more conservative—and more lucrative—approach than other leagues. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Scott and Eben discuss the business of the U.S. Open, a cash-printing machine that funds the rest of the USTA’s roughly $500 million budget. They also talk about the NWSL’s radical new labor agreement, and major changes anticipated in NFL ownership. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Scott and Eben break down the latest in NWSL expansion talks, with groups from Denver and Cincinnati among those meeting with the league in New York City this week. They also talk about Angel Reese and Caitlin Clark’s candy opportunities, Cristiano Ronaldo’s new YouTube channel, and the NFL latest. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Scott and Jacob Feldman chat with Flint Lane, founder of Major League Table Tennis, which is about to start its second season. The sport saw an explosion of interest during the Olympics—Google Search volume reportedly popped 5x above previous highs—with basketball stars Steph Curry and Anthony Edwards joining in on the fun. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Scott and Eben are joined by Sportico valuations guru Kurt Badenhausen to talk about his latest NFL list, which runs from the Dallas Cowboys ($10.32 billion) to the Cincinnati Bengals ($4.71 billion). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Scott and Eben recap the end of the Summer Olympics in Paris—a rejuvenation of the Games themselves and a template for media coverage of future mega-events. They also talk about the NWSL and its players union agreeing to a new CBA. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Scott and Eben discuss Pitbull’s $6 million deal to put his name on FIU’s football stadium. They also talk about an oddity of Olympics marketing, and Manchester United doing the unthinkable. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Scott and Eben break down U.S. sprinter Noah Lyles’s demands for a sneaker—not sprinting spikes—built around him at Adidas. They also talk about an audacious plan at Howard University, a new high-tax surcharge at DraftKings, and the most valuable executives in sports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Scott and Eben discuss the U.S. women’s gymnastics team’s early success at the Paris Summer Olympics. They also talk about the Kelce Brothers seeking a $100M podcast deal, and the MLB trade deadline. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Scott and Eben discuss how athletes are revolutionizing coverage of the Olympics via their own channels. They also talk about Peacock and NBC’s versions, WBD’s NBA lawsuit, and the latest in the major legal settlement that could forever change the business of college sports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices